PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1686092
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1686092
Discrete Automation Global Market Report 2025
Discrete automation entails employing automated systems for the precise control of designated processes or tasks within manufacturing, industrial, or operational settings. These systems are crafted to execute tasks with enhanced precision, swiftness, and reliability, thereby contributing to heightened operational efficiency, productivity, and quality in manufacturing and other industrial functions.
The primary forms of discrete automation encompass product lifecycle management (PLM), manufacturing execution system (MES), programmable logic controllers (PLC), distributed control system (DCS), among others. Product lifecycle management (PLM) involves overseeing the complete lifespan of a product, spanning from its inception and design to manufacturing, service, and disposal. These components are classified into solutions and services, applied across various sectors such as packaging, automotive, textile, aerospace and defense, food processing, and more.
The discrete automation research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides discrete automation market statistics, including the discrete automation industry's global market size, regional shares, competitors with an discrete automation market share, detailed discrete automation market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the discrete automation industry. This discrete automation market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The discrete automation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.98 billion in 2024 to $6.39 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing complexity of manufacturing processes, need for operational efficiency, regulatory compliance requirements, increasing labor costs, demand for quality and precision.
The discrete automation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.94 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of industry 4.0 technologies, focus on flexible and agile manufacturing, emergence of edge computing solutions, emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency, expansion of internet of things (IoT) applications. Major trends in the forecast period include rise of digital twins in manufacturing, increased use of cloud-based automation platforms, expansion of predictive maintenance solutions, development of autonomous manufacturing systems, surge in demand for cybersecurity solutions in automation.
The discrete automation market is poised for growth, driven by an increasing demand for efficient manufacturing. Efficient manufacturing involves producing goods at the lowest total cost while minimizing waste and optimizing the use of materials, time, and energy. Manufacturers are compelled to pursue process optimization and cost reduction due to rising labor costs, fluctuating raw material prices, and escalating energy expenses. Discrete automation technologies such as robotics, PLCs, and conveyor systems play a pivotal role in streamlining production processes, enhancing productivity, and reducing cycle times. As per the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), industrial robot installations reached a record level of 553,052 units in 2022, marking a 5% increase from the previous year.
Major players in the discrete automation market are intensifying their focus on developing advanced solutions to gain a competitive edge. A notable development is the emergence of life cycle assessment (LCA) automation, a comprehensive technology solution for discrete manufacturing. This technology integrates advanced automation technologies to streamline production processes, optimize efficiency, and boost overall productivity. Sphera Solutions Inc., a US-based software company, launched a groundbreaking LCA automation solution in March 2023. This advancement allows for conducting enterprise-wide LCA analyses within minutes, significantly improving efficiency. The solution automates the import of primary product data from the Bill of Materials (BOM) and swiftly calculates emissions, enabling manufacturers to systematically reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout the production process.
In January 2024, ABB Ltd., a Switzerland-based engineering company, acquired Sevensense Robotics AG, a robotics company based in Switzerland, for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition enhances ABB's position in the discrete automation market by providing advanced sensing technology and a broader product portfolio. The acquisition aims to meet growing demand, improve manufacturing efficiency, enhance safety, reduce costs, and future-proof manufacturing processes. Sevensense Robotics AG specializes in developing technology that enables mobile robots to navigate safely and autonomously in dynamic spaces.
Major companies operating in the discrete automation market are Hitachi Ltd., Siemens AG, Cisco Systems Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., ABB Ltd., Invensys plc (Schneider Electric Co.), Toshiba Corporation, Eaton Corporation plc, Texas Instruments Incorporated, Emerson Electric Co., GE Grid Solutions, ANDRITZ GROUP, Rockwell Automation Inc., Omron Corporation, Valmet Oyj, Azbil Corporation, Ingeteam, Chongqing Chuanyi Automation Co. Ltd., HollySys Automation Technologies, Nanjing Sciyon Automation Group Co. Ltd., Beijing consen Technology Co. Ltd., Shanghai Automation Instrumentation Co. Ltd., Yokogawa Electric Corporation, ZAT Company, SUPCON Technology Co. Ltd., Shanghai Xin Hua Control Technology (Group) Co. Ltd., Nanjing Delto Technology
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the discrete automation market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the discrete automation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the discrete automation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The discrete automation market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services such as consulting, integration, installation, maintenance, repair, and training related to automation technologies. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The discrete automation market also includes sales of products such as industrial robots, human-machine interface (HMI) systems, motion control systems, sensors, vision systems, and machine vision cameras. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Discrete Automation Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on discrete automation market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Discrete Automation Market Characteristics
3. Discrete Automation Market Trends And Strategies
4. Discrete Automation Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Discrete Automation Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
- 5.1. Global Discrete Automation PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
- 5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
- 5.3. Global Discrete Automation Market Growth Rate Analysis
- 5.4. Global Discrete Automation Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.5. Global Discrete Automation Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.6. Global Discrete Automation Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Discrete Automation Market Segmentation
7. Discrete Automation Market Regional And Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Discrete Automation Market
9. China Discrete Automation Market
10. India Discrete Automation Market
11. Japan Discrete Automation Market
12. Australia Discrete Automation Market
13. Indonesia Discrete Automation Market
14. South Korea Discrete Automation Market
15. Western Europe Discrete Automation Market
16. UK Discrete Automation Market
17. Germany Discrete Automation Market
18. France Discrete Automation Market
19. Italy Discrete Automation Market
20. Spain Discrete Automation Market
21. Eastern Europe Discrete Automation Market
22. Russia Discrete Automation Market
23. North America Discrete Automation Market
24. USA Discrete Automation Market
25. Canada Discrete Automation Market
26. South America Discrete Automation Market
27. Brazil Discrete Automation Market
28. Middle East Discrete Automation Market
29. Africa Discrete Automation Market
30. Discrete Automation Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
31. Discrete Automation Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
32. Global Discrete Automation Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Discrete Automation Market
34. Recent Developments In The Discrete Automation Market
35. Discrete Automation Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
